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Artificial Intelligence in Business: Machines and Management
Laseter; Timothy M.; Frazer; Anne; Boatright; Benjamin; Shaloudegi; KoushyarTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1778-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note offers an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and some ways in which machine learning is leveraged to build this type of intelligence. The note also explores two schools of thought around AI’s potential, discusses the possible roles for AI in business, highlights opportunities for collaboration between employees and AI, and considers one approach around responsible AI implementation. This note is taught at Darden in the s...Starting at €8.20
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Mixed, Virtual, and Augmented Reality in the Real World
Laseter; Timothy M.; Frazer; Anne; Boatright; Benjamin; Shaloudegi; KoushyarTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1783-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note details virtual and augmented reality and how these immersive technologies can be used in business. Specifically, this note highlights several business applications of both virtual and augmented reality—describing each technology’s advantages and disadvantages. Various companies have uncovered new and interesting applications using these technologies, ranging from assisting distribution-center workers to improving learning and...Starting at €8.20
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The Double Advantage of Public-Private Partnerships
Berrone, Pascual; Ricart, Joan Enric; Ferradans, Hugo; Rodríguez, Miguel; Salvador, Jordi; Tadelis, Steven; Vives, XavierDossier DOS-34-EFinance, Service and Operations Management, StrategyThe opportunities for value creation double with PPPs. This dossier will help you ace the game.Starting at €15.00
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Cómo optimizar los procesos de compra
Tadelis, StevenArticle ART-3053Economics, Service and Operations ManagementEn los grandes proyectos de infraestructuras, los contratos y mecanismos habituales de compra del sector público pueden dar problemas de diferente índole, desde sobrecostes hasta retrasos. Tras analizar los tipos de contratos, incentivos y procedimientos de adjudicación, el autor propone cuatro pasos para que Administraciones Públicas y proveedores privados maximicen las ventajas y mitiguen los riesgos durante la negociación de contratos de marge...Starting at €8.20
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Smoothing the Procurement Process
Tadelis, StevenArticle ART-3053-EEconomics, Service and Operations ManagementIn large, complex infrastructure projects, problems can arise from the common approaches of the public sector to contracting and award procedures. The rationale underlying contracts and award mechanisms of public procurement processes can lead to cost overruns and project delays. To avoid problems in the procurement of goods and services, the author analyzes the various factors at play with regard to contract types, incentives and the award proce...Starting at €8.20
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Cloud Computing
Laseter; Timothy M.; Coughenour; Alyssa; Webb; Jane; Boatright; Benjamin; Shaloudegi; KoushyarTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1784-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note provides a general overview of cloud computing and how businesses are using it to achieve their digital goals. Specifically, this note outlines the different service models that cloud computing supports, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service. The note also details some of the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing, and it reviews the cloud computing industry and some o...Starting at €8.20